Department of State

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that sets forth and maintains the foreign policy of the U.S., especially in negotiations with foreign governments and international organizations. DOS

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Department of State Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch primarily responsible for making and conducting foreign policy. It is commonly called the State Department and is headed by the secretary of state. Its activities include negotiating treaties, coordinating correspondence and information programs with foreign governments, and administering economic aid to developing nations.

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Department of State

Lee was lead counsel on Department of State v.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

Department of State gave money to groups protecting free speech, human rights and persecuted minorities in poor and authoritarian countries.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

The Texas Department of State Health Services found Camp Mystic’s emergency plans deficient; the camp plans to use a neighboring site.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

Department of State on Saturday announced it canceled the green cards of three more Iranian nationals and placed them in custody of federal immigration agents, noting their ties to a former Iranian politician.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026

Someone from the United States Department of State was calling and wanted to speak with me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad